Version 6 of the BlackBerry operating system introduced a new home screen layout which separated icons into separate panes and a new universal search mechanism to find all sorts of information on the device and on the web. Many user interface elements were adapted in BlackBerry 6 for touch input, including the multitasking window. The web browser added tab support, and the music player included a new Wi-Fi sync function through BlackBerry Desktop Manager. A new podcasts app allowed users to catch their favorite shows, but the biggest addition on the app side was Social Feeds, which conglomerated feeds from Twitter, Facebook, and RSS into a single unified interface. The BlackBerry browser was revamped to be powered by WebKit, putting it on par with other smartphones. BlackBerry 6 was introduced in the first BlackBerry slider, the Torch 9800.

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In the smartphone market where competition and consumer demands are ever-increasing and tech journalists and Wall Street are becoming less forgiving, BlackBerry 6 is RIM's response to those who...

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If you're a BlackBerry developer concentrating your efforts on the BlackBerry Bold 9650 or the BlackBerry Curve 9300 you'll want to tune in to the developer webcast being held by Research In Motion tomorrow. As part of the ongoing series, Research In Motion will be highlighting those devices tomorrow as Verizon plans to make BlackBerry 6 available soon and developers need to be prepared....

SystemDash is an all-in-one utility app by Mobato Ltd, designed for all of you out there that like to keep a close eye on device memory and other data about how your BlackBerry is running. It includes a number of sought after features such as a memory booster, battery level alerts, storage and device information, all wrapped into one application. SystemDash has been around for a few months,...

Undoubtedly, Universal Search is one of the best and most useful features of BlackBerry 6. A lot of developers have taken advantage of this feature and integrated it with their products. ShaoSoft has done the same, but for searching the CrackBerry forums and blogs. No need to go to your browser and search, just simply type your BlackBerry related query from the homescreen and select either "...

Looking for something to do today? Well, if you're a BlackBerry Bold 9650 owner you just found something cool. OS 6.0.0.333 has just popped up for everyone. No idea what is new but you all know the rules. Back your data up, it's not official and then, let us know in the forums and comments how it's working out for ya.
*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release...

One of my favorite, albeit basic apps for BlackBerry just got a nice little update. Evernote now sits at version 3.0.271 and the biggest change within the app is that it now fully supports a wide array of OS' including BlackBerry 6. Personally, I use Evernote for a lot of things. Keeping track of URL's, note taking, voice memos and just simple reminders. If you find yourself torn between stuff...

Anyone who picked up a brand new BlackBerry Style will tell you the OS that it released with was 6.0.0.248 but, there is now already a later version available for users in the form of a leak. OS 6.0.0.286 is what has just become available and if you're willing to try it out then by all means, do so. Just remember, not an official OS folks.
*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is...

And the BlackBerry 6 love continues. OS for the BlackBerry Pearl 3G has now popped up and is available for download. Just like the other releases today, this one is not official in any way so be sure to back up all your data if you device to load it up. Of course, be sure to share all your findings in the comments and in the CrackBerry forums. Big shout out to.. well, they know who they are...

* Update: the leaked build does have some bugs, so be sure to read through the forum threads before deciding if you want to install or wait for a newer build. If you run into any issues, you can always downgrade - check out our BlackBerry 101 section for help! *
w00t!!!! Own a BlackBerry Bold 9700? If you don't mind trying an unofficially released operating system, it's pretty much time to...

a. the Navigation Bar moves you between Views
Do you use the navigation bar on the BlackBerry 6 homescreen to move between views (All, Favorites, Media, Frequently Used, Downloads)??survey software
Ever hear that saying Less is More? With BlackBerry 6, RIM packed a lot more features and functions into the maturing BlackBerry operating system (check out our BlackBerry 6 Review...

There is no doubt that Verizon's preperations for a BlackBerry 6 for numerous devices is well underway. BlackBerry applications are randomly being updated, users are reporting some strange things happening with their PTT (push to talk) modules and well, we've already got a BlackBerry 6 leak for the Bold 9650 and Curve 3G anyways.
The most recent nod to the fact that launch is close could be...

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